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If Mohan’s income is 25% more than Raman’s income, then Raman’s income is less than Mohan’s income by

Given, income of Mohan is 25% more than income of Raman


Need to find out how much less is Raman’s income


Let, Raman income be x


Mohan’s income = X + 25% of X


= X + X


= X(1 + )


= X


The difference between both the income is X – x


=


= X


Raman’s income as compared to Mohan’s income = × 100%


= × 100%


= × 100% = 20%


Option A is incorrect as 25 ≠20


Option B is incorrect as 80 ≠ 20


Option C is correct as 20 = 20


Option D is incorrect as 75 ≠ 20


Hence, option C is the correct one.

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